I would be more supportive of Republican (philosophically) fiscal policy of tax cuts, smaller government etc., however, we all know that that both parties “sadly” break campaign promises, politics as usual (in D.C.) remains the same, and little to no change occurs.

I am once again reminded of The Who song…”Won’t Get Fooled Again”
In the end, Roger sings, “meet the new boss, same as the old boss.”

Therefore, it seems that a complete overhaul, and reform of the federal government is the only possibility that will work; also tossing these special interest groups out on their asses as well…then revisit our roots, as our framers (founders) conceived it.

Amazingly with an approval rating in the tank, our congress still endures along that treacherous road to oblivion, without respect to the people who put them there. More importantly, it is amazing that despite the poor job people think is being done in congress, the sheeple continue to vote them back into office. Perhaps if people would choose a different kind of leader, we would have a different kind of leadership, instead we are a nation of lemmings.

May God help us!

We have heard the saying, power to the people, many times, in many ways; I don’t totally believe that the people need to be a self governing body in The U.S., (although I wouldn’t be totally against trying it) but I do believe that the people need to have a body in The Congress that “truly” represents them.

While it was our founder’s vision to have representation for each state, I do believe that The Representatives should consider the country as a whole as well. For example, if one state is going bankrupt, then it will effect us all. So, to that extent, it does make you wonder how or if state and federal laws should coincide.

So, today, we do have taxation with representation, but our voices and representation seem to be of a very limited nature. At this point, I can not lay out any feasible alternatives, but I do know that many people are very frustrated. When the people, overwhelmingly, are against policies, yet the government continues to pursue them, then we must believe that the people will be heard at some point, as seen with the tea parties springing up around the nation.

Most political movements start out by petition and peaceful demonstration; I just pray that the government will engage the people, in conversation, before the situation gets worse.

Mark

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